How to create an email account in cPanel

To create an email account in cPanel, follow these steps:

1. Log in to cPanel:

   • Access your cPanel account by navigating to http://yourdomain.com/cpanel and entering your cPanel username and password.

2. Navigate to Email Accounts:

   • Once logged in, locate and click on the "Email Accounts" icon or link in the cPanel dashboard. This is usually found under the "Email" section.

3. Add a New Email Account:

   • On the "Email Accounts" page, look for an option to "Create" or "Add Email Account." Click on it to proceed.

4. Enter Account Details:

   • Fill in the following details for your new email account:
     • Email: Enter the username or prefix for your new email account (e.g., info for info@yourdomain.com).
     • Password: Choose a strong password for the email account.
     • Mailbox Quota: Set the storage limit for the email account. You can choose an appropriate quota based on your hosting plan's limits.

5. Create the Email Account:

   • After entering the details, click on the "Create Account" button or similar. cPanel will create the email account with the specified settings.

6. Access Your Email:

   • You can access your newly created email account via webmail by clicking on the "Access Webmail" link next to the email account in cPanel. Alternatively, you can configure the email account in an email client like Outlook or Thunderbird using the provided settings.

7. Confirmation:

   • cPanel will confirm that your email account has been successfully created. You should see a message indicating the creation of the email account.

8. Manage Email Settings (Optional):

   • If needed, you can manage additional settings for your email account such as email forwarding, autoresponders, and spam filters from the "Email Accounts" section in cPanel.

Creating an email account in cPanel is straightforward and allows you to set up professional email addresses associated with your domain easily. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, consult cPanel's documentation or contact your hosting provider's support for help tailored to their cPanel setup.